Transportation Options to/from Denver International Airport (DEN)
Up-to-date Airport Information at 303-DIA-TIPS (8477) or www.flydenver.com
DEN Ground Transportation Information Counter is located on the 5 th level of the main terminal, near the water feature.
The 5th level also has on-airport rental car desks, commercial shuttle desks, and baggage claim. For more information,
call, 303-342-4059.
Passengers will find all commercial transportation outside the 5th level doors. Passengers must proceed outside to the
appropriate island to obtain transportation. *Note: East side has odd numbered doors; West side has even numbered
doors.
East Terminal Airlines (door 511 for sedans):
Alaska, AirTran, American, America West, Big Sky,
Champion, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Great Lakes,
Horizon, Jet Blue, Mesa, Midwest, Southwest, Sun
Country, US Airways, and charter flights
West Terminal Airlines (door 506 for sedans):
Air Canada, British Airways, Champion, Lufthansa,
Mexicana, Northwest, United, and United Express
Ground Transportation for both East and West Terminals:
Island 1
Taxis, Limousines/Sedans*
Island 2
Mountain Carriers
Island 3
Commercial Shuttles, Hotel Shuttles, Off-Airport parking shuttles
Island 4
Rental Car shuttles
Island 5
Public Bus Service, Charter Buses, On-Airport Parking shuttles
*For Limousine/Sedan Service: Once you have collected your luggage, please exit door 511 for East Terminal or 506 for
West Terminal and proceed to the Limo Booth at the 1st island. Indicate you have a pre-arranged car, which limo
company the car is booked with, and your last name. The official will contact the holding lot for you and dispatch your
car. For a list of limo companies, please visit www.denver.org and enter “limousine” in the keyword search.
Commercial Shuttle Service
To arrange commercial shuttle transfer, you may purchase a ticket inside the main terminal, level 5, at the shuttle
company transportation counters; otherwise, companies without counters issue tickets on-board vehicles.
SuperShuttle (303) 370-1300/ (800) BLUE-VAN (258-3826) or (800) 525-3177/ www.supershuttle.com
Shuttles operate daily from 4:30AM until midnight serving all downtown and Denver Tech Center hotels to/from DEN for $19
each way / $34 round-trip. Travel time is 45 minutes to one hour depending on hotel and number of stops. To arrange passage,
stop at the SuperShuttle counter on Level 5 at the airport, or order from a hotel doorman. SuperShuttle will work with groups
on discount coupons and links for group registration sites. Shuttles will stop at Convention Center with advance reservation (2
hour minimum notice).
Taxi Service
East Terminal: Island 1 exit door 507 & West Terminal: Island 1 exit door 510
Freedom Cab
Metro Taxi
Yellow Cab
Taxi Latino
303-444-4444
303-333-3333
303-777-7777
303-888-8888
FLAT RATES are the same for all four companies:
DIA to downtown: Flat rate of $43.00 + $3.25 gate fee
DIA to Denver Tech Ctr: Flat rate of $45.00 + $3.25 gate fee
DIA to Boulder: Flat rate of $70.00 + $3.25 gate fee
***Trips into DIA from downtown, DTC, or Boulder are NOT subject to any gate fees.***
Town Car & Limousine Service
Average cost per trip is $80.00 - $120.00. All companies have varied rates and cost is dependent upon number of trips,
wait time. Some companies have minimums and other rates are all-inclusive.
To meet your Limousine/Sedan Service for a pick-up: Once you have collected your baggage, please exit door 511 or 506
and proceed to the Limo Booth at the 1st island. Indicate you have a pre-arranged car, which limo company the car is
booked with, and your last name. The official will contact the holding lot for you and dispatch your car. For a list of limo
companies, please visit www.denver.org and enter “limousine” in the keyword search.
Wheel Chair Accessible Information
All of RTD’s SkyRide buses are wheelchair accessible. SuperShuttle, Yellow Taxi and Metro Taxi have accessible
vehicles and can provide assistance for limited numbers with prior notice and reservation. The following companies will
pick-up with prior notice at DEN and provide specialized transportation:
A Centennial Executive Transport LLC
Mobility Transportation and Service Inc.
Mobile Access
Wheelchair Getaways
Yellow Cab (advance reservation recommended)
303-759-1376
303-295-3900
303-274-9895
303-674-1498 (Rent vans by the day)
303-777-7777
Public Bus Transportation Service
Regional Transportation District (RTD) (303) 299-6000 (Wheelchair Accessible) buses are available outside Level 5,
Door 507-511 and 506-510 Island 5. Route information is available at the RTD counter on Level 5. Downtown Denver is
serviced by Route AF. Routes AS, AB, and AF serve Stapleton Transit Center, where transfers to seven local routes are
available.
Route AF/ Downtown Service: Buses leave from DEN to downtown Denver at 50 minutes past the hour from 6:45am to
12:45am. The route takes approximately 50 minutes and is $8 each way or $14 round-trip. Exact fare is required when
boarding the bus. Round trip tickets must be purchased in advance at the RTD sales office on Level 5. Stops are made at
Stapleton, the Downing Street Light Rail Station, the Denver Bus Center and Market Street Station, which is two blocks
from Union Station which serves AMTRAK and the Ski Train.
Buses leave from the Market Street Station downtown to DEN at 30 minutes past the hour from 5:28am until 10:28am for
the same fare.
Routes AF, AB, and AS Stapleton Service: Buses leave DEN every 15 to 30 minutes for Stapleton, taking
approximately 25-30 minutes. Passengers may transfer to or from seven local routes at Stapleton. Cost is $6 each way or
$11 roundtrip, exact fare only. Route AF and AB buses have underneath baggage storage areas. Buses leave Stapleton
for DEN every 15 to 30 minutes at the same fare.
For complete RTD route information call (303) 299-6000 or visit them at www.rtd-denver.com
updated 10/04/06